By 17, MVG was already making waves - winning the 2006 Winmau World Masters and hitting a televised nine-darter shortly thereafter. In 2007 he began to ply his trade in the Professional Darts Corporation...
Michael van Gerwen is widely regarded as one of the greatest darts players of the modern era. Nicknamed “Mighty Mike,” he began playing darts at 13, leaving behind youth football to focus on the oche. By 17, MVG was already making waves - winning the 2006 Winmau World Masters and hitting a televised nine-darter shortly thereafter. In 2007 he began to ply his trade in the Professional Darts Corporation
- Name: Michael van Gerwen (MVG)
- Nickname: Mighty Mike / The Green Machine
- Born: 25/04/1989
- Place of Birth: Boxtel, Netherlands
- Nationality: Dutch
- Laterality: Right-handed
- Highest PDC Ranking: 1
- Darts: 21.5 g Winmau Exact
- Walk-on Tune: “Seven Nation Army” – The White Stripes
Despite a strong start MVG's took a while to to the PDC and his dominance did not begin until 2012. This breakthrough season saw rapid ranking jumps and his first major title at the World Grand Prix in October.
In 2014, at just 24, he became the youngest-ever PDC World Champion, kickstarting a period of near-total dominance with world titles also in 2017 and 2019.
MICHAEL VAN GERWEN CAREER STATS:Check out full profile on dartsdatabase
MVG’s trophy cabinet is staggering: 47 major PDC titles (second only to Phil Taylor), including a record seven Premier League trophies, multiple World Matchplay, Grand Slam, World Grand Prix, UK Open, Masters, European Championship, and World Series Finals victories. He also holds the record for the highest televised average (123.4) and had amassed a jaw-dropping 90 Pro Tour wins by April 2025.
WORLD RECORD TV AVERAGE - Watch MVG set the mark
Van Gerwen’s playing style is defined by ferocious pace, heavy scoring, and an uncanny ability to stage purple patches that overwhelm opponents. His agility in staying focused, even after errors, and his instinctive approach have made him a spectacle on stage.
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Off the oche, the Dutchman is known for his early life as a tiler - including tiling Dennis Bergkamp’s bathroom - and a reported net worth of around £5.6 million. He’s been recognized as a Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau since 2018.
In 2025, he took a short break following his separation from his wife Daphne, later stating he was mentally ready to return to competition and maintain his career for his children.
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